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Released to the world in 2000 by Yakima Chief Ranches, American variety Simcoe? has become wildly popular with craft brewers. With a high alpha percentage and low cohumulone, it makes a very nice foundational bittering hop. It is also noted though for its favorable aroma qualities. It has a pleasantly fruity, yet earthy herbal and piney aroma.
Flying Fish used it to create its 10-year anniversary Barley Wine ??? 5 additions of it alongside Magnum. Sierra Nevada also uses it in one of their High Altitude bold beers Hoptimum?. It has been referred to as ???Cascade??on steroids??.
Characteristics | Bright citrus flavors with earthy undertones, aromas of grapefruit, pine and herbs |
Purpose | Bittering & Aroma |
Alpha Acid | 12%-14% |
Origin | US |
Substitutes | Summit, Cascade, Chinook |
Styles | Double India Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Pale Ale |